Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

The Theatre Arts BS program at Mankato offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students develop skills in acting, directing, design, and technical theatre, preparing them for careers in the performing arts industry. The program emphasizes diversity, history, and critical analysis, fostering a deep understanding of the art form. With a focus on professional preparation, graduates are equipped to succeed in various roles within the theatre community.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Theatre Arts BS
• Credits: 120
• Locations: Mankato

Program Requirements

Required General Education

• THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre (3 credits)

Major Core

• THEA 235 Fundamentals of Directing (3 credits)
• THEA 285W Theatre of Diversity (3 credits)
• THEA 381W Play Analysis (3 credits)
• THEA 481 History of Western Theatre (3 credits)
• THEA 482 Perspectives in World Performance (3 credits)

Choose from at least three different areas

• THEA 102 Theatre Activity: Acting (1-2 credits)
• THEA 103 Theatre Activity: Management (1-2 credits)
• THEA 104 Theatre Activity: Dance Captain (1-2 credits)
• THEA 105 Theatre Activity: Stagecraft (1-2 credits)
• THEA 107 Theatre Activity: Costume (1-2 credits)
• THEA 108 Theatre Activity: Lighting (1-2 credits)
• THEA 109 Theatre Activity: Sound (1-2 credits)

Major Restricted Electives

• THEA 315 Careers in Theatre (1 credits)
• THEA 400 Portfolio Seminar (1 credits)

• THEA 252 Theatre Technology (3 credits)
• THEA 255 Stagecraft (3 credits)
• THEA 260 Costume Construction (3 credits)
• THEA 270 Lighting Technology (3 credits)
• THEA 275 Sound Technology (3 credits)

• THEA 121 Movement for Theatre (3 credits)
• THEA 210 Intermediate Acting (3 credits)
• THEA 214 Singing for the Actor (1 credits)
• THEA 215 Audition Methods (2 credits)
• THEA 231 Stage Management (3 credits)
• THEA 240 Basic Design (3 credits)
• THEA 252 Theatre Technology (3 credits)
• THEA 255 Stagecraft (3 credits)
• THEA 260 Costume Construction (3 credits)
• THEA 265 Stage Makeup (2 credits)
• THEA 270 Lighting Technology (3 credits)
• THEA 275 Sound Technology (3 credits)

• DANC 322 Dance Improvisation (2 credits)
• DANC 333 Dance Partnering for Theatre (1 credits)
• THEA 410 Musical Theatre Acting I (3 credits)
• THEA 412 Theatre Speech (3 credits)
• THEA 414 Stage Dialects (3 credits)
• THEA 416 Acting Scene Studies (3 credits)
• THEA 417 Acting Techniques (3 credits)
• THEA 418 Acting Styles (3 credits)
• THEA 419 Acting for Radio/TV (3 credits)
• THEA 430 Theatre Management (3 credits)
• THEA 435 Advanced Directing Methods (3 credits)
• THEA 440 Scene Design I (3 credits)
• THEA 451 Drafting for the Theatre (3 credits)
• THEA 455 Technical Direction (3 credits)
• THEA 460 Costume Design I (3 credits)
• THEA 470 Lighting Design I (3 credits)
• THEA 475 Sound Design I (3 credits)
• THEA 483 Musical Theatre History (3 credits)

Careers:

This program prepares students for careers as performers, choreographers, technicians, designers, arts administrators, arts advocates, and leaders in the arts.